Best places: Youth hostels in Playa del Carmen, Mexico

Simple dorms & private rooms in a lively hostel featuring free breakfast & a rooftop bar.

Warm quarters, some female-only or with shared bathrooms, plus lounges & a funky terrace with a bar.

😠 Horrendous first experience in Mexico. The owner, Shaun, became irate and called my fiance a derogatory curse word when we decided to leave. I am writing this after staying in Playa for 2 weeks at other hostels and hotels. The Boho Beach is a complete dump and you can do a lot better. Aquamarine Su...